Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy 'Chim Chiminee'

Rudbeckiahirta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rudbeckia (rud-BEK-ee-a)
Species
hirta (HER-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Divernon, Illinois

Pinconning, Michigan

Greenlawn, New York

Ronkonkoma, New York

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Maineville, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) | December 2009 | positive

One of my favorite varieties. Self seeds and easily crosses with other rudbeckias sometimes producing very different and very unique offspring.

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

Quite a variation of flower shapes and colors. Some are rustic and full and some are lighter and thin.

A
Long Island, NY (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | positive

This plant wintersowed very nicely

T
Greenlawn, NY (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | positive

I grew this plant in my yard from seeds i planted last fall- the layers of petals are amazing and every time i walk by them i smile and ...Read More

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T
Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | positive

The flowers are very quilled and come in a mix of colors from burgundy to gold and yellow, making an interesting change of pace to the us...Read More

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